Normally I design profiles for senior management level. And I often begin my interactions with candidates by appreciating their impressive, impactful and compelling career journeys. I then ask about their next career alternative and the type of role they envision. To my surprise, I frequently receive a similar response for senior management job role: Besides, after years of rich and prolific career journey, they seek to associate themselves with an organization where work culture, environment, and people are valued. Salary is no longer an incentive. Instead, they look for opportunities to contribute strategically and be recognized by Sr. management for their recommendations and proposals, as they are bringing incredible values and pearls of wisdom to the table.
Through this blog, I aim to unravel obstacles which generally encountered by the senior management job candidates while they opt for better career alternatives.
Challenges in Leadership hiring
Today, we are living in the era of Algorithms. And Resumes are scanned by AI & ML Software as ATS software. It scans academics details, key skill set, behavioral skills, job roles, domain related keywords while distastes like colorful or designer CVs, blocks and overuse of unwanted keywords etc. The global data says 75% Cvs get rejected through ATS software.
At one end befitting talent is in scarce, on the other hand software doesn’t have feel for morale boosting effort, humane side of business or creation for value centric culture etc.
Job Description
But I have ray of hope, whenever the ideas of switching jobs stuck in, zero the kind of role, industry & designation you wish to envisage for job switch. Visit LinkedIn jobs section, Naukri.com, Glassdoor and other career sites to study the Job descriptions of your choice. you may have downloaded collection of links of them for your reference. Read between the lines and pick the significant & trendy Keywords and skills asked for.
Personal Branding in Resume
- Begin your resume with a professional headline that clearly states your name, profession, and personal brand statement. (Headline & Summary)
- Craft a compelling and impactful summary that highlights your unique value proposition, career goals, and personal brand.
- Mention about given direction to the business, began new business vertical
- Instituted sustainable turnaround or resulted double digit revenue growth
- Numbers or quantification and awards are the only testimony of stellar performance
- In addition to key accomplishments give importance to Strategy building capability
- Start each sentence with relevant headings
- Include links to your professional online profiles, such as LinkedIn or a personal website, publication links etc. reinforcing your personal brand message.
- Ensure tone & language i.e. authoritative, innovative, or solution-driven highlighting your personal brand’s value.
- Highlight what sets you apart: Signature Strengths or Specializations
- Add a Personal touch, talk on leadership idea or passion that aligns with company
By incorporating these elements, you can effectively showcase your personal brand in your resume. In the end, it increases your chances of standing out in a competitive job market.
